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#FightToBreathe FAQs: Air pollution and what you can do about it

The government says in Parliament that there is no evidence to link death or disease ‘exclusively’ to air pollution. Should I still be concerned?

Newslaundry

How this 24 year old man survived deadly brain disorder, Moyamoya disease

For 24 year old Chee Ming Heng, the year 2024 was a year of survival and recovery. The young adult was diagnosed with a deadly brain disorder that is rarely seen in adults, as per the MayoClinic.

The Times of India

Florida and oranges have been a pair for decades. Now the industry has sour prospects

Hurricanes and an untreatable tree disease have left a once fruitful citrus industry with little to produce this year

The Guardian - US

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‘A serious disease’: Congress weighs federal gambling crackdown amid growing concerns

With sports betting now legal in 38 states, experts worry that gambling addiction is also growing

The Guardian - US

Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Australia as new warnings issued over ‘painless symptom’

The disease takes the appearance of a lump which then becomes a destructive ulcer

The Independent UK

Researchers Shed Light On The Mysterious Role Of The Brain In Muscle Fatigue

Muscle weakness and fatigue are common symptoms in multiple diseases, ranging from bacterial and viral infections to chronic disorders and neurodegenerative conditions. But why?

Inverse

Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria?

Scientists have engineered the pests to provide enhanced immunity to the disease they transmit, according to new study.

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Buruli ulcer: flesh-eating bacteria spreads in Melbourne suburb amid warning about rise in cases

Increase in cases ‘linked to Ascot Vale’ leads health officials to warn the disease is ‘spreading geographically’

The Guardian - AU

'Mystery disease' in Congo turned out to be malaria — and potentially, another disease

An initially "unknown" illness affecting hundreds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be attributable to malaria, malnutrition and a viral infection. But investigations are ongoing.

LiveScience

FDA redefines 'healthy' foods after 30 years, introduces new symbol for nutritious choices

In a historic move, The United States has for the first time in 30 years taken a big step towards redefining what constitutes "healthy" foods, removing items like white bread from the list, and adding nutritious options like eggs and salmon. The move has come amid concerns of a deluge…

The Times of India

Ash dieback experts identify shoots of hope for Britain’s threatened trees

As the deadly fungal disease tightens its grip, scientific efforts to protect ash trees are advancing

The Guardian - UK

Mysterious Dinga Dinga virus: Why women are dancing uncontrollably in this infection

In Uganda's Bundibugyo district, a strange disease known as Dinga Dinga, which means "shaking like dancing," has surfaced. It has left locals and medical experts unclear of what to do next. Women and girls are mainly affected by the disorder, which causes severe bodily tremors and makes walking almost impossible…

The Times of India

FDA Updates 'Healthy' Food Labeling Rules For Packaged Foods

FDA's updated 'healthy' labeling rules for packaged foods aim to help consumers make informed choices and combat diet-related chronic diseases.

Top News

TikTok star Beandri Booysen dies at 19 from rare disease that causes rapid aging

Teenager was hailed as someone who ‘radiated hope and joy of life’ and who ‘inspired thousands with her unique spirit’

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What are pharmacy benefit managers? A health economist explains how lack of competition drives up drug prices for everyone

Wegovy and Ozempic are weight loss drugs that promise to transform the treatment of obesity, heart disease and other chronic conditions that afflict millions of Americans. But while everyone agrees these drugs have the potential to transform lives, no one can agree on how best to pay for them.

The Conversation

Five ways to cut your risk of cancer – by an oncology consultant

Cancer is a complex disease with many causes – and sometimes none. For some patients, getting cancer is down to plain bad luck.

LiveScience

Fatal familial insomnia: a genetic condition where people never sleep again

As fatal familial insomnia progresses, patients completely stop sleeping and enter a coma-like state that results in death within months.

The Independent UK

US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing

U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this year

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‘Weir’ in this together: Ex-Lions call on fans to join MND fundraising challenge

Since 2021, annual exercise challenge Doddie Aid has raised £5 million for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which set up by the late Doddie Weir.

Fortune

Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading

Taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.

The Times of India

First severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in the US; patient hospitalised

The first case of severe bird flu has been confirmed in the US by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), raising worries about the health crisis deepening. The health agency confirmed that the patient has been hospitalised in Louisiana, but other details are yet to be known.

The Guardian - UK

Ancient bones shed new light on debate over origins of syphilis

Study finds 9,000-year-old remains in Americas hold genomes of bacteria family that causes disease

MarketBeat

Novo Nordisk: A New Boost for GLP-1 Sales on the Horizon

Novo Nordisk A/S is moving closer to adding more sales for its blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide to treat a chronic liver disease.

Fortune

20 innovative breakthroughs that will transform your health

We recognize some of the most staggering, game-changing, life-improving developments of the year.

The Independent UK

‘I spent three Christmases in hospital – this year I want to re-write the story’

Kirsten said she had never had a medical condition up until her diagnosis in June 2021

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